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We also will soon be offering a Dental HMO/Managed Care program in select states with a broad network and over 400 services covered. (DHMO/Managed Care will be available to residents of CA, FL, NY, and TX only)

1 All services/procedures, including those listed, may not be available under all programs and benefit options.

2 Savings from enrolling in a dental benefits program will depend on various factors, including type of program, cost of the program, how often participants visit the dentist and the cost of services rendered.

To learn more about TakeAlong Dental, find out cost and enroll for coverage for yourself and family, go to metlifetakealongdental.com.

What are the dental programs available through MetLife TakeAlong Dental?

PPO Program - an individual dental insurance policy featuring a Preferred Provider Organization. You can choose from thousands of participating general dentists and specialists nationwide. Plus, with this program you’ll enjoy lower out-of-pocket costs for in-network services, freedom to use any dentist, and less paperwork. For more information, please go to metlifetakealongdental.com and enter your ZIP Code to see the programs available in your area.

Coming soon (not currently available): Dental Health Maintenance Organization (DHMO)/Managed Care – will only be available to individuals residing in California, Florida, Texas and New York. This program is designed to help you and your family maintain oral health and reduce your out-of-pocket costs. Also included are other valuable features, such as over 400 covered services, no deductibles and no claim forms, and a broad network of participating general dentists and specialists. For more information, please go to metlifetakealongdental.com and enter your ZIP Code to see the programs that will soon be available.

How would I pay for coverage?

Premiums can be paid by check, credit card or bank draft. At time of enrollment, you must elect which method of payment you prefer.

Can I enroll my dependents for dental coverage?

Yes. At time of enrollment, you are able to elect coverage for your dependents. If you decide after the policy takes effect that you would like to enroll additional dependents for coverage, you will need to provide MetLife with advanced written notice along with any required premium to add the dependent(s). After we receive your written notice to add dependents, your premium rates will be adjusted as of the date coverage takes effect for the newly added dependent(s). The effective date of coverage for newly added dependent(s) will depend on when we receive notice and required premium.

Who can I contact with questions regarding MetLife TakeAlong Dental?

You may call or send an email to MetLife with questions you may have. Call MetLife at 1-844-2METDEN (1-844-263-8336) or email support@contactmetlife.com.

Dental benefits are provided by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife) or an affiliate of MetLife. Certain administrative services are provided by Careington BenefitSolutions (Careington), Frisco, TX. Careington is not affiliated with MetLife or its affiliates.

Dental Managed Care is used to refer to product designs that may differ by state of residence of the enrollee, including but not limited to: “Specialized Health Care Services Plans” in California; “Prepaid Limited Health Service Organizations” as described in Chapter 636 of the Florida statutes in Florida; and “Single Service Health Maintenance Organizations” in Texas. Dental Managed Care program benefits are provided by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, a New York corporation, in NY. Dental HMO program benefits are provided by: SafeGuard Health Plans, Inc., a California corporation, in CA; SafeGuard Health Plans, Inc., a Florida corporation, in FL; and SafeGuard Health Plans, Inc., a Texas corporation, in TX. The Dental HMO/Managed Care companies are part of the MetLife family of companies.

In certain states, availability of the individual dental product is subject to regulatory approval. Like most benefits programs, benefit programs offered by MetLife and its affiliates contain certain exclusions, exceptions, reductions, limitations, waiting periods and terms for keeping them in force. For complete details, please refer to policy form IND-DENTAL-2015 or contact MetLife for more information.